Nursing Asst

Fingerlakes Health • Geneva, NY

40d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Leader, and/or Staff RN and in accordance with approved policies and procedures, the nursing assistant/unit clerk performs various patient care activities necessary to address the personal needs and comfort of patients. He/she participates in non-professional services including time management, organizational skills, computer skills and communication skills to ensure the smooth coordination of the nursing station. He/she acts as a resource for patients, families, physicians and hospital staff and assists in promoting and maintaining positive relations between the nursing unit and all hospital departments. He/she participates in unit activities as a team member, as assigned. The nursing assistant/unit clerk will maintain patient confidentiality and provide safe, quality patient care. He/she will maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and expertise through continuing education, in-service programs, departmental competencies and self-development activities. He/she will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team and support all staff as necessary.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required through the RQI system during clinical orientation.
• CPI
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.
• Computer literacy

Nice To Haves

• Post secondary education in health or human services
• customer service experience, physician office or health related
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and electronic medical record
• BLS prior to hire

Responsibilities

• Performs various patient care activities necessary to address the personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Participates in non-professional services including time management, organizational skills, computer skills and communication skills to ensure the smooth coordination of the nursing station.
• Acts as a resource for patients, families, physicians and hospital staff and assists in promoting and maintaining positive relations between the nursing unit and all hospital departments.
• Participates in unit activities as a team member, as assigned.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and provide safe, quality patient care.
• Maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and expertise through continuing education, in-service programs, departmental competencies and self-development activities.
• Functions as part of the multi-disciplinary team and support all staff as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees